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Kenosha County, Wisconsin

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Kenosha County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 21 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Kenosha County Compares

Kenosha County67/100
Wisconsin avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Kenosha County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
25
Water Systems

Kenosha County scores 1 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 53159 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54927 (53/100)
$259K
Median Home Value
$1,386
Avg Remediation (53% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $963, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.394% avg pipe failure probability, 47% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Kenosha County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
24 (24 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
30 (30 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 30 violations. Past 5 years: 55 total (55 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

39%
Pipe Failure Probability
47%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $963

Flood $448/yr
Underground Tanks $232/yr
Energy Code Gap $176/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Kenosha County

$259K
Median Home Value
$1,386
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kenosha County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Kenosha County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Kenosha County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Prairie Apts 1 & 2 150 166
2 Prairie Apts 3 & 4 125 166
3 Lakewood Village Apts 125 155
4 Kenosha Water Utility 99,218 154
5 Eagle Chateau Apts 125 145

25 total water systems serve Kenosha County.

All ZIP Codes in Kenosha County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Kenosha County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 53159 Powers Lake 83 B 0
2 53171 Somers 82 B 3
3 53181 Twin Lakes 81 B 10 (2 health) $271K
4 53104 Bristol 79 B 2 $293K
5 53158 Pleasant Prairie 76 B 7 (2 health) $349K
6 53199 Silver Lake 73 B 13 (2 health)
7 53179 Trevor 72 B 3 (1 health) $266K
8 53170 Silver Lake 70 B 13 (2 health) $259K
9 53140 Kenosha 69 C 29 (7 health) $191K
10 53141 Kenosha 69 C 29 (7 health)
11 53142 Kenosha 69 C 29 (7 health) $254K
12 53143 Kenosha 69 C 29 (7 health) $187K
13 53144 Kenosha 64 C 29 (7 health) $248K
14 53109 Camp Lake 63 C 0
15 53168 Salem 63 C 21 (7 health) $290K
16 53101 Bassett 53 D 0
17 53102 Benet Lake 53 D 0
18 53152 New Munster 53 D 0
19 53192 Wilmot 53 D 0
20 53194 Woodworth 53 D 0
21 54927 Butte Des Morts 53 D 0 $236K

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Overview

Kenosha County in Wisconsin covers 21 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).

13 of 21 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 51 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Kenosha County?
Kenosha County is served by 25 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kenosha County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kenosha County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $963 per homeowner.
How does Kenosha County compare to Wisconsin?
Kenosha County has an average water safety score of 67/100, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 66/100.

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